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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,424.60, 12,636.90 and 6,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,424.60, 12,636.90 and 6,237.60 is: 9,356.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,424.60 : 12,636.90 = 6,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,424.60/12,636.90 = 6,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,424.60x = 12,636.90 × 6,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,424.60x = 78,823,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,823,927.44/8,424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.40

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